A relatively straightforward opening hole, guiding you gently up through the valley. The fairway subtly cambers toward the centre, so even a slightly wayward tee shot can often find safe ground. The challenge comes on and around the green, which is two-tiered. Choosing the correct tier is key to giving yourself a birdie opportunity. A greenside bunker short right is well-placed to catch any misjudged approach, making the up-and-down a tricky test. Play the hole with care and aim to start your round on a positive note.

A demanding dogleg left from an elevated tee, where finding the fairway is essential. The fairway slopes right to left, and the approach to the two-tiered green follows the same line, so both shots require precision to give yourself a realistic birdie chance. The green is protected by a strong front-left bunker and a large run-off at the back. With a low stroke index, this hole presents a stern test early in the round.

A challenging hole with a fairway guarded by several bunkers, demanding a solid tee shot. The fairway camber helps slightly, but placement is key, and the best angle to the green often favours the left or right depending on the pin. The green slopes sharply from back to front, so avoid leaving the ball long, as it can result in a difficult putt or up-and-down.

The toughest hole on the course, playing long and uphill from the championship tees. A strong, well-placed drive is essential to give yourself a chance to reach the green in two. The green slopes back to front, so take enough club to carry the pin and avoid leaving yourself a tricky putt. This hole demands focus and precision from tee to green.

Danger lurks on this first par 3 of the course. Heavy undulations to the left and a significant drop-off to the right demand a well-struck tee shot. The green is one of the fastest on the course and slopes sharply, so leaving your ball in the wrong position can result in a very tricky putt. Precision on both the tee and the green is essential here.

A short par 4 that looks straightforward but still requires a well-placed tee shot. You can choose to lay up to your preferred yardage or take on the green, but like many at Hockley, danger surrounds the putting surface. Run-offs at the back and a back-to-front slope mean your approach must be carefully measured. With the green shared with the 13th, always ensure it’s clear before hitting. Accurate play is rewarded here, while a misjudged shot can leave a tricky up-and-down.

A demanding dogleg right, often played into the wind, where two strong shots are required just to secure par. Fairway bunkers can catch even well-struck drives, and the approach to the green is undulating, with slopes that can move the ball from right to left. The green is tricky, with breaks on every putt, making careful judgement essential. A low stroke index reflects the challenge this hole presents.

A long, uphill par 3 with a heavily guarded green. Many shots come up short, so selecting enough club is essential to reach the putting surface and avoid trouble.

A strong tee shot is required to navigate two well-placed fairway bunkers before the historic ditches that mark the site of an ancient monument and Roman villa beneath. The approach demands precision, with two penalising bunkers guarding the front and left of one of the most undulating greens you will ever play.

A long par 4 that begins the back nine from the top of the valley. Two well-placed bunkers guard the right side of the fairway, while the green is protected by three surrounding bunkers. Accurate play off the tee and into the green is rewarded with a strong start to the back nine.

A long par 5 where a well-placed drive can open up the hole. Played as a three-shot hole, the second shot should leave you in a preferred position with good yardage into a green that is long and demanding. Accurate distance control on the approach is essential to give yourself a realistic birdie opportunity.

Short but demanding, this par 3 requires both accuracy and precise distance control. A shot left short will find a tricky bunker, while missing right can leave a difficult up-and-down. The green slopes toward the valley, so careful judgement on the putt is essential. A well-struck iron can set up a genuine birdie opportunity, but this hole will punish any wayward shots.

A short par 4 where accuracy off the tee is more important than distance. While some may attempt to drive the green, it’s usually better to leave yourself a comfortable yardage to attack the pin. The green slopes sharply from back to front, so anything left long can result in a very tricky putt. Shared with the 6th hole, always ensure the green is clear before playing your approach.

A true three-shot par 5 that rewards patient play. The tee shot requires careful attention, followed by a lay-up to a preferred yardage, setting up an uphill approach to a three-tiered green. Choosing the correct tier is essential. With a low stroke index, this par 5 can be very punishing, so avoid being greedy.

A solid par 4 where tee shot placement is key. The green slopes heavily from right to left, so plan your approach accordingly, as all balls will feed in that direction. Two well-struck shots can set up a strong birdie opportunity, but accuracy and discipline are essential.

A strong par 3 where the approach feeds into the front of a two-tiered green. Missing left brings a severe drop-off, while right finds a downhill bunker, so precision is essential. A well-struck tee shot is required to find the correct tier and avoid trouble..

A demanding par 4, often played into the wind. The fairway slopes right to left, but hugging the right side gives a flatter approach into the two-tiered green. If the pin is on the back tier, ensure you take enough club to reach it.

A strong finishing par 5 that can reward careful play with a birdie or better. Keeping right of the trees, which guard a fairway bunker, sets up a strong downhill approach into the green. In summer, you can leave your shot short and run it in, or confidently fly it the full distance. Play the hole well and you’ll have a great chance to finish your round on a high note before heading into the clubhouse.